The bypass trust, also known as the credit shelter trust, the family trust and the “B” trust, has been the foundation of estate planning for married couples since before I started practicing law.

When it comes to building an estate plan, trusts are a common tool used to manage assets, minimize taxes and set things up for a smooth transfer of wealth. Two trusts you may come across in the estate ...

The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Any readers with a legal problem, including those whose questions are addressed here, ...

Parents who want their kids to bypass probate often hear that a revocable living trust is the gold standard, but not every asset belongs inside one. Some accounts and policies already have built-in ...